Client: Supply Ontario – RQ00707Work Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)We are hiring aSenior Systems Testing/QA Specialistto support large-scale digital health initiatives for Supply Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and leading advanced performance, automation, and quality assurance testing activities for complex web-based applications and enterprise systems.This role requires strong expertise inperformance engineering, JMeter automation, cloud infrastructure, application monitoring, database analysis, CI/CD testing integration, and QA best practices. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience working across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and large-scale technology environments.Role SnapshotRequisition Class:Systems Testing/QA Specialist – SeniorJob Title:RQ00707 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – SeniorClient:Supply OntarioWork Location:525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWork Model:Hybrid (one day per week onsite; subject to HiringManager discretion)Start Date:August 17, 2026End Date:August 16, 2027Engagement Duration:250 Business DaysHours:7.25 hours/day (5 days/week)Assignment Type:HybridApplication Deadline:Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ESTPosition OverviewSupply Ontario is seeking a highly experiencedSystems Testing/QA Specialist – Seniorto support quality assurance and performance testing initiatives related to digital communication channels for cancer screening correspondence. This initiative supports Ontario’s Digital First for Health Strategy by enabling digital communication options for Ontarians.The successful candidate will design and execute comprehensive testing strategies, develop automation frameworks, identify system bottlenecks, validate performance under high-volume conditions, and collaborate with development, DevOps, project management, business, and clinical teams.Key ResponsibilitiesPerformance Testing Strategy & Framework Development (40%)Architect, design, and scale modular, reusable JMeter-based performance testing frameworks for complex business workflows.Develop advanced load, stress, endurance, scalability,



and failover testing scenarios that replicate production traffic patterns.Design performance testing approaches for distributed enterprise applications.Analyze system performance issues including:Memory leaksThread contentionApplication bottlenecksInfrastructure limitationsRecommend optimization strategies in collaboration with developers, architects, and DevOps teams.Establish performance testing standards, frameworks, and best practices.Mentor junior and intermediate QA resources on performance engineering practices.QA Automation & Continuous Testing (30%)Design, develop, and maintain automation testing frameworks and scripts for:Web applicationsUI and non-UI componentsWeb servicesIntegration testingEmbed non-functional testing activities into CI/CD pipelines for continuous performance validation.Develop test plans, test cases, and testing documentation.Execute functional, integration, regression, interface, and performance testing.Support defect identification, troubleshooting, documentation, and resolution validation.Perform manual testing and debugging when required.Systems Analysis & Technical Troubleshooting (20%)Analyze application behavior and troubleshoot complex performance issues.Work with backend technologies and development teams to identify root causes.Read and understand backend code written in technologies such as:JavaPythonGo.NETAnalyze database performance using advanced SQL queries.Validate data integrity through SQL and ETL testing activities.Evaluate system performance across:Cloud environmentsMicroservices architecturesCaching layersLoad-balanced environmentsQA Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration (10%)Collaborate with:Project ManagersBusiness AnalystsDevelopment TeamsIT LeadsClinical LeadsBusiness StakeholdersCommunicate testing strategies, findings, risks, and recommendations effectively.Prepare testing reports, documentation, and quality assurance artifacts.Participate in project planning, estimation,



and implementation activities.Promote QA standards and continuous improvement practices.Required Skills & ExperienceSkill / Experience Years Required Information Technology experience focused on web-based applications and QA automation/performance testing5–7 YearsSenior-level QA/Test Lead experience3+ YearsPerformance testing using Apache JMeterExtensive Experience JMeter scripting including BeanShell/Groovy and custom pluginsAdvanced Distributed performance testing experienceRequired Application Performance Monitoring tools (Grafana, Dynatrace, New Relic, or similar)Required Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS/Azure)Required Microservices architecture experienceRequired Understanding of caching technologies (Redis/Memcached)Required Load balancer configuration and troubleshooting knowledgeRequired SQL/NoSQL database performance analysisAdvanced Writing complex SQL queries for troubleshooting and validationRequired Backend code understanding (Java, Python, Go, .NET)Required Automation framework development and maintenanceRequired Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experienceRequired Agile and Iterative methodologies experienceHighly Desired SkillsExperience executing ETL DataStage jobs using UNIX shell scripts.Technical knowledge of Siebel/CRM platforms.Basic Unix/Linux operational skills including:System navigationConnectivityCommand executionPublic sector or healthcare technology experience.Technical DeliverablesMaster Test PlanTest Cases in Azure DevOps (ADO)SQL Test ScriptsRequirements Traceability DocumentationQA Test Results Summary ReportsEvaluation CriteriaEvaluation Area Weight Demonstrated performance testing experience, especially with JMeter 40 Points Experience troubleshooting performance issues 30 Points Experience setting up performance test environments and configurations 30 PointsWork Environment RequirementsCandidate must comply with Supply Ontario policies and procedures.Agency systems may only be accessed from within Ontario unless prior written approval is provided.Agency equipment, including laptops, must remain within Ontario unless authorized.Candidate will receive an Agency laptop and must provide:At least one additional monitorExternal keyboardMouseRemote work requires:Private office/workspaceHard-wired internet connectionAdequate bandwidth to support technical requirementsIf home office requirements cannot be met, the assignment may transition to full time onsite work.Mandatory Submission DocumentsUpdated Resume in Word formatSkills Matrix and ReferencesExpected hourly rateVisa StatusLinkedIn IDNote: Candidates without mandatory documents cannot be submitted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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